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Who gave the slogan "Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it"?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahatma Gandhi
  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  3. Subhash Chandra Bose
  4. Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak šŸ“š Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent leader of the Extremist faction, popularized this slogan to ignite mass nationalist sentiment. Through his newspapers, 'Kesari' and 'The Mahratta', he criticized British policies and advocated for self-rule. He was among the first to realize the power of mass mobilization against colonial authority.